Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.5 ft
MOST OF THE BRIDGES OVER TWELVE MILE CREEK WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.
15 ft
MAW BRIDGE ROAD SSR 337 WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER OVER THE BRIDGE.
14 ft
RIGGINS BRIDGE ROAD (SSR 22) WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODED BRIDGE. PICKENS COUNTY FLEA MARKET WILL HAVE 5 FT OF WATER IN IT.
13.5 ft
PICKENS COUNTY FLEA MARKET WILL BE FLOODED WITH UP TO 5 FT OF WATER...25 YR RETURN PERIOD.
11.5 ft
THE PICKENS COUNTY FLEA MARKET WILL BE FLOODED TO A LEVEL OF 3 FEET...5 YR RETURN PERIOD.
10.4 ft
PICKENS COUNTY FLEA MARKET WILL BE FLOODED.
10 ft
TRIB TO 12 MILE CREEK WILL LIKELY BE FLOODING PARTS OF CONCORD CHURCH RD.
7.9 ft
FLEA MARKET NEAR 12 MILE CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD IN LOW LYING AREAS.
3.3 ft
3.3 IN 12 HR CAUSED A 5 FT RISE.
3 ft
3-4 INCH IN 2 HOURS ACROSS BASIN CAUSED 9 FT RISE AND TOOK RIVER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE.
1.5 ft
1.5 INCHES IN 2-3 HRS CAUSED A 3 TO 4 FOOT RISE FROM 2.5 FT TO 6.5 FT.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2020 | 17.26 ft | 10,675 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 15.5 ft | 9,150 cfs |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 14.78 ft | 8,146 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LIBS1
River
Twelve mile creek
County
Pickens, SC
Coordinates
34.8014°N, 82.7486°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Twelve mile creek near Liberty?
The Twelve mile creek near Liberty gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02186000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Twelve mile creek near Liberty?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Twelve mile creek near Liberty is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Twelve mile creek rises?
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Where is the Twelve mile creek near Liberty gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pickens County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.8014°N, 82.7486°W. USGS site number: 02186000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey